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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.68, 4,562.19 and 2,004.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.68, 4,562.19 and 2,004.39 is: 3,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.68 : 4,562.19 = 2,004.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.68/4,562.19 = 2,004.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.68x = 4,562.19 × 2,004.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.68x = 9,144,408.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,144,408.01/3,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.39

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